GIS Specialist I
City of Missouri City, TX, Missouri City, TX, United States
Salary:
$44,425.86 - $66,639.97 Annually
Location :
Missouri City, TX
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
B23-042426
Department:
Innovation & Technology
Opening Date:
04/27/2026
Closing Date:
7/27/2026 5:00 PM Central
Definition
The City of Missouri City, known as the "Show Me City,"
is seeking an entry-level, full-time Specialist position within the City's Technology & Innovation Department. The GIS Specialist I performs professional geospatial work, including maintaining and enhancing the City's enterprise GIS datasets, producing complex maps and spatial analyses, supporting system integrations, and assisting with GIS-related projects. This role collaborates closely with multiple City departments to support operational needs, planning efforts, and strategic initiatives through accurate and reliable geospatial data.
Examples of Work
Performs advanced spatial analysis and create GIS datasets, maps, reports, dashboards, and exhibits to support City projects and decision-making.
Performs data collection, field assignments, and spatial analysis for engineering, planning, infrastructure, and public safety initiatives.
Collects, processes, and maintains GPS and mobile mapping data for City assets and other spatial datasets.
Maintains utility, infrastructure, and land-based GIS data by acquiring source documents, updates records, checks topology and data integrity, and logs changes.
Assesses and fulfills internal and external GIS data requests; applies GIS principles to support efficient project management and strategic outcomes.
Administers desktop GIS software, performs system updates, installs service packs and patches, and provides user support for GIS applications, hardware, and databases.
Manages GIS-related projects, ensuring proper resource allocation, timeline adherence, and successful delivery of project objectives.
Assists all City departments with cartographic products, spatial data creation, analysis needs, and development of GIS-based solutions using quality control standards.
Coordinates with departments to ensure documentation and workflows support accurate, up-to-date GIS data maintenance.
Customizes GIS applications, maintains departmental datasets, updates City map books, and creates AGOL/Portal maps and apps for internal and public use.
Operates and maintains specialized GIS equipment including plotters, GPS units, software, and related supplies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Subject to 24-hour recall.
Education, Experience, or Certification
Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, GIS, Computer Science, Urban Planning, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
One (1) year of relevant professional GIS experience, including use of ArcGIS Desktop/Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, GPS data collection, and spatial analysis.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.
BENEFITS
Medical Plans (Three Options)
Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
Plan Type : High-Deductible Medical Health Plan
Provider : Cigna
Deductibles :
Single: $2,500 annually
Family: $5,000 annually
Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
Single: $5,000 annually
Family: $10,000 annually
Additional Details :
Employee pays dependent premiums
Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Provider : H.S.A. Bank
Features :
Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses
Contribution Limits:
Employee only: $4,400 (IRS Limit)
Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit)
Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000
City Contributions:
Employee only: $1,500
Employee & Family: $2,750
Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee
PPO Plan
Provider : Cigna
Deductibles :
Single: $1,500 annually
Family: $3,000 annually
Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
Single: $4,500 annually
Family: $9,000 annually
Prescription Drug Co-pays :
Generic: $10
Preferred: $40
Non-Preferred: $80
EPO Plan
Provider : Cigna
Deductibles :
Single: $1,500 annually
Family: $3,000 annually
Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
Single: $4,500 annually
Family: $9,000 annually
Prescription Drug Co-pays :
Generic: $10
Preferred: $45
Non-Preferred: $80
Dental Plans (Two Options)
DHMO Plan
Provider : Cigna
Features :
No deductible
No annual maximum
Member co-pay depends on the procedure
PPO Plan
Provider : Cigna
Features :
$1,500 per person annual maximum
$1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum
Vision
Provider : Vision Service Plan
Features :
Eye Exam $10 Copay
Frames $150 Allowance Annually
Life Insurance
Provider : Ochs Securian Financial
Coverage :
$50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
$10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)
Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000
Flexible Spending Account
Provider : Flores
Features :
Pre-tax Medical Spending Account
Pre-tax Dependent Care Account
Supplemental Insurance Policies
Provider : Aflac
Accident
Short-Term Disability
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Life Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
Statewide retirement system
7% employee contribution
City contributes 2 to 1
Optional Deferred Compensation
457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square
Other Benefits
Holidays
13 paid holidays per calendar year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees
Vacation
Earned based on years of service:
0-5 years: 14 days
6 years: 15 days
7 years: 16 days
8 years: 17 days
9 years: 18 days
10-14 years: 19 days
15 years or more: 20 days
Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.
Sick Leave
6 days per calendar year.
Educational Reimbursement
With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Provider: Alliance Work Partners
8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.
Wellness Program
Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.
Fun Benefits
Annual events like the Employee Holiday Luncheon's, and Public Service Recognition Week.
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in any of the following fields?
Geography
Geospatial Science
Geographic Information System.
Computer Science,
Urban Planning, Engineering
Environmental Science,
Other closely related field
02
Do you have at least one (1) year of relevant professional GIS experience, including work with ArcGIS Desktop/Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, GPS data collection, and spatial analysis?
Yes
No
03
How would you rate your experience using ArcGIS Pro for tasks such as data editing, map creation, and spatial analysis?
None
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
04
How would you assess your experience working with raster datasets (such as aerial imagery or elevation models) and conducting raster analysis?
None
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
05
How would you evaluate your experience using ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and developing or maintaining web-based GIS applications (such as Experience Builder)?
None
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
06
How would you evaluate your experience using Python or Arcade for GIS-related scripting, including automation, data processing, or expressions?
None
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
07
How would you evaluate your experience collecting field data with GPS equipment and integrating it into GIS workflows?
None
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Required Question
$44,425.86 - $66,639.97 Annually
Location :
Missouri City, TX
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
B23-042426
Department:
Innovation & Technology
Opening Date:
04/27/2026
Closing Date:
7/27/2026 5:00 PM Central
Definition
The City of Missouri City, known as the "Show Me City,"
is seeking an entry-level, full-time Specialist position within the City's Technology & Innovation Department. The GIS Specialist I performs professional geospatial work, including maintaining and enhancing the City's enterprise GIS datasets, producing complex maps and spatial analyses, supporting system integrations, and assisting with GIS-related projects. This role collaborates closely with multiple City departments to support operational needs, planning efforts, and strategic initiatives through accurate and reliable geospatial data.
Examples of Work
Performs advanced spatial analysis and create GIS datasets, maps, reports, dashboards, and exhibits to support City projects and decision-making.
Performs data collection, field assignments, and spatial analysis for engineering, planning, infrastructure, and public safety initiatives.
Collects, processes, and maintains GPS and mobile mapping data for City assets and other spatial datasets.
Maintains utility, infrastructure, and land-based GIS data by acquiring source documents, updates records, checks topology and data integrity, and logs changes.
Assesses and fulfills internal and external GIS data requests; applies GIS principles to support efficient project management and strategic outcomes.
Administers desktop GIS software, performs system updates, installs service packs and patches, and provides user support for GIS applications, hardware, and databases.
Manages GIS-related projects, ensuring proper resource allocation, timeline adherence, and successful delivery of project objectives.
Assists all City departments with cartographic products, spatial data creation, analysis needs, and development of GIS-based solutions using quality control standards.
Coordinates with departments to ensure documentation and workflows support accurate, up-to-date GIS data maintenance.
Customizes GIS applications, maintains departmental datasets, updates City map books, and creates AGOL/Portal maps and apps for internal and public use.
Operates and maintains specialized GIS equipment including plotters, GPS units, software, and related supplies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Subject to 24-hour recall.
Education, Experience, or Certification
Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, GIS, Computer Science, Urban Planning, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
One (1) year of relevant professional GIS experience, including use of ArcGIS Desktop/Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, GPS data collection, and spatial analysis.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.
BENEFITS
Medical Plans (Three Options)
Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
Plan Type : High-Deductible Medical Health Plan
Provider : Cigna
Deductibles :
Single: $2,500 annually
Family: $5,000 annually
Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
Single: $5,000 annually
Family: $10,000 annually
Additional Details :
Employee pays dependent premiums
Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Provider : H.S.A. Bank
Features :
Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses
Contribution Limits:
Employee only: $4,400 (IRS Limit)
Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit)
Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000
City Contributions:
Employee only: $1,500
Employee & Family: $2,750
Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee
PPO Plan
Provider : Cigna
Deductibles :
Single: $1,500 annually
Family: $3,000 annually
Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
Single: $4,500 annually
Family: $9,000 annually
Prescription Drug Co-pays :
Generic: $10
Preferred: $40
Non-Preferred: $80
EPO Plan
Provider : Cigna
Deductibles :
Single: $1,500 annually
Family: $3,000 annually
Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
Single: $4,500 annually
Family: $9,000 annually
Prescription Drug Co-pays :
Generic: $10
Preferred: $45
Non-Preferred: $80
Dental Plans (Two Options)
DHMO Plan
Provider : Cigna
Features :
No deductible
No annual maximum
Member co-pay depends on the procedure
PPO Plan
Provider : Cigna
Features :
$1,500 per person annual maximum
$1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum
Vision
Provider : Vision Service Plan
Features :
Eye Exam $10 Copay
Frames $150 Allowance Annually
Life Insurance
Provider : Ochs Securian Financial
Coverage :
$50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
$10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)
Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000
Flexible Spending Account
Provider : Flores
Features :
Pre-tax Medical Spending Account
Pre-tax Dependent Care Account
Supplemental Insurance Policies
Provider : Aflac
Accident
Short-Term Disability
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Life Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
Statewide retirement system
7% employee contribution
City contributes 2 to 1
Optional Deferred Compensation
457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square
Other Benefits
Holidays
13 paid holidays per calendar year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees
Vacation
Earned based on years of service:
0-5 years: 14 days
6 years: 15 days
7 years: 16 days
8 years: 17 days
9 years: 18 days
10-14 years: 19 days
15 years or more: 20 days
Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.
Sick Leave
6 days per calendar year.
Educational Reimbursement
With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Provider: Alliance Work Partners
8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.
Wellness Program
Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.
Fun Benefits
Annual events like the Employee Holiday Luncheon's, and Public Service Recognition Week.
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in any of the following fields?
Geography
Geospatial Science
Geographic Information System.
Computer Science,
Urban Planning, Engineering
Environmental Science,
Other closely related field
02
Do you have at least one (1) year of relevant professional GIS experience, including work with ArcGIS Desktop/Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, GPS data collection, and spatial analysis?
Yes
No
03
How would you rate your experience using ArcGIS Pro for tasks such as data editing, map creation, and spatial analysis?
None
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
04
How would you assess your experience working with raster datasets (such as aerial imagery or elevation models) and conducting raster analysis?
None
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
05
How would you evaluate your experience using ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and developing or maintaining web-based GIS applications (such as Experience Builder)?
None
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
06
How would you evaluate your experience using Python or Arcade for GIS-related scripting, including automation, data processing, or expressions?
None
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
07
How would you evaluate your experience collecting field data with GPS equipment and integrating it into GIS workflows?
None
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Required Question